Fair Housing
Under Ohio and federal fair housing law, which of the following is TRUE about 'associational discrimination'?
AIt is only applicable to commercial properties
BA person can be discriminated against because of their association with a member of a protected class✓ Correct
CIt only applies to familial status discrimination
DAssociational discrimination is not covered by the FHA
Explanation
Associational discrimination is discrimination against someone because they are associated with (married to, related to, friends with) a member of a protected class. Courts have held this is covered by the FHA.
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